Chicago Music Festival – Taste of Polonia Polish Fest in Illinois

Chicago Music Festival – From rock and country to jazz or folk, there’s something on the stage for fans of all kinds of live entertainment at the Chicago Music Festival during the 2017 Taste of Polonia. Set for September 1 – 4 (Labor Day weekend), the exciting four day event will showcase over 30 bands at the Copernicus Center, located at 5216 West Lawrence Avenue in the Jefferson Park neighborhood. Dance to your favorite pop tunes, sing along with rock anthems, line dance to country or tap your toes to polka with a diverse line up of performers. This year’s Chicago Music Festival is something fans of live music simply don’t want to miss! Check back here often as we announce the artists scheduled to appear.

The Chicago Music Festival and great food go together – the Taste of Polonia is a celebration of Polish food, beer, heritage, crafts, culture and traditions. Besides the live music, the event features a Kids Zone with carnival rides and arcade games, plus dozens of vendors offering hand-made crafts, t-shirt, hats, jewelry and art work.

Just a sampling of some of the favorite Polish food items that are always a hit at this popular event are:

Potato Pancakes: “Latkes” or “boxties,” these savories are simply thin pancakes made from grated potatoes, usually flavored with onion or garlic. Top your potato pancakes with apple sauce or sour cream. Wyborny! (Bon appetit!)

Pierogies: “Varenyky,” tasty dumplings filled with a variety of fillings like sauerkraut, cheese, fruit or beef.

Cabbage Rolls: A traditional favorite, simply cabbage leaves wrapped around fillings such as beef or pork that’s flavored with seasonings.

Kishka: A delicious type of sausage that inspired the classic polka tune “Who Stole The Kishka?”

Mark it down on your calendar! Chicago Music Festival at the Taste of Polonia! September 1 – 4 at the Copernicus Center in Chicago’s Jefferson Park neighborhood. Get your tickets in advance!